A Patient Taking a Psychotropic Medication Reports, "This Medicine Isn't

question 16

Multiple Choice

A patient taking a psychotropic medication reports, "This medicine isn't working right for me.It's causing side effects." Select the nurse's best comment to further assess the scenario.

• A) "Has the drug caused diaphoresis?"
• B) "Have you experienced urinary retention?"
• C) "Are you experiencing episodes of tachycardia?"
• D) "Tell me more about how the medication is affecting you."

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